Burglar-proof home: 6 tips for safer living

There are often two distinct waves of burglaries per year. In the summer, there's often a surge of burglaries during the daytime during the summer holidays. In the winter, there's a surge in burglaries in the evenings, and it's noticeable that relatively invisible homes are particularly targeted. It's therefore important to make your home highly visible. You can do this, for example, by installing sufficient garden lighting, possibly equipped with a motion sensor.

Think carefully about the placement of valuables. For example, do you have a beautiful Swarovski collection in a display case? Then make sure the display case isn't visible through the window. Also, don't place other valuables, such as jewelry, computers, and tablets, in plain sight. Burglars often look through windows first to see if there's anything interesting to steal. Prevent them from seeing things that might interest them.

An alarm system is, of course, ideal for keeping unwanted guests out. Leaving the house? Simply activate the alarm system and you can be confident that it will trigger if windows or doors are tampered with. There are different types of alarm systems. Always ensure that an alarm system has a good quality mark.

The darker a house is, the more tempting it is for a burglar to try. Therefore, it's always a good idea to give the impression you're home. Leave some lights on, for example. Going on vacation ? Then make sure someone is there to collect the mail and put it out of sight. A pile of mail on the doormat or an overflowing mailbox outside is a clear sign that you'll be away for an extended period.

Cameras always act as a deterrent, especially when you've installed several. If burglars see cameras, they know they can be identified on video. The risk for burglars, therefore, is that they might miss existing cameras because they're not directly visible. Many burglars won't want to risk being identifiably captured on video.

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It's also crucial to ensure burglars simply can't break in. Good locks and hinges are crucial. Have a building inspection performed to determine how burglar-proof your new home is, so you know what you still need to do to improve it. Homekeur is happy to prepare a building inspection report for you. Contact us for more information, advice, or to schedule an appointment.

The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!